The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-11-26

labored with marked success in many o
the Western States and Michigan, il
which latter State she, at one time, helt
the position of State missionary. She il
a daughter OF the late Rev. e. NJ. Wool
ley, who was a clergyman Of considerable
note among Universalists.
On Sunday morning the special service
of dedication was held. After volunta.
ry from the choir and Scripture reading
and invocation by the pastor, Rev. W. s
Goodell, the church edifice, which was
built almost entirely through the munifi-
cence of Robert Wood, Esq, was formal
ly presented to the church body, free
from all incumbrance, to be held forever
as Universalist church or temple of
worship. The gift was accepted on be-
half of the church by the pastor, Mr..
Goodell.
Mr.. Wood in making his speech Of pre-
sentation was visibly affected. He spoke
of his efforts in behalf of the elevation of
the community in which he dwelt and
desired them to accept the building as a
token of this feeling, and trusted that it
would be to them remembrance OF him
after he had passed from earth.
The church is an extremely neat little
edifice, surmounted by tower in which
hangs bell, the gift Of Peter Wood, Esq,
of Brantford. The windo are of COL
ored glass, and were, with the exception
of the front window, given by the pupils
OF the Sunday-school. The seats have cast
iron ends Of very neat pattern, and are
upholstered with crimson rep, and have
extensions which will completely seat the
aisle. The floor is covered with cocoa
mating. The choir is in a recess at the
rear of the pulpit, and contains sweet
toned cabinet organ OF neat design. The
pulpit and chairs are of crimson brocaded
velvet. The carpet is crimson and black
On the left of the pulpit stands marble
font of exquisite design, the gift of J. T.
Middleton, of Hamilton. The Bible was
presented by Mr.. Coudron, of Nixon,
and beautiful communion set of Rogers
best plate is the gift of different friends,
secured through the efforts Of Mrs. John
Banister.
After the address of acceptance and an
original hymn rendered by the choir, the
congregation rose and the pastor pro-
nounced the sentences of dedication and
offered the prayer of conservation, after
which Mrs. Gillette delivered the dedi.
catory sermon. 1t was clear and logic.
al presentation of the principles Of the
Universalist church and held her audi.
ence, which filled the church to it's utmost
capacity, for over an hour in close stten
ton.
The sermon in the afternoon was fol-
lowed by the communion, previous te
which several children were christened
and six adults were added to the church
by baptism. In the evening Mre. Gil
lette preached again to congregation
which severely tried the capacity of the
little church. The choir rendered most
excellent music
This church organized less than a year
ago, has now as comfortable place OF
worship as any in the county. They are
united and most profoundly in earnest,
and we trust will prove power of good
in this locality. Mr.. Wood is to be COM
mended for his liberality, and the church
and it's pastor, Rev. W. s. Goodell, con-
graduated on the successful result of
their united labors. They have in con-
nection successful and f1ourishing Sun
day-school which may be considered as
one of the elements of their success. May
they continue to prosper and their con-
gregation to increase, and the spirit Of
Christian love be dispensed in all that
region.
Rev. w. S. GOOdell writes us in regard
to the above parish, and we extract from
his letter the following:
If services can be maintained yet a little
while, say the coming year, have hopes of a
strong aud selfsustaining parish in Nixon.
By the unanimous wish of both the Smithville
and Pert Dover parishes, have consented to
remain another year with them, and shall give
as much time to Nixon as can for weekday
as we'll as Sunday services. 1 add this work to
my labors with no increase of salary. During
the year just passed. held over thirty extra
services beside my regular two services each
Sunday in either Dover or Smithville, as the
fruits of which may not record this new par
ish aud church at Nixon?
Such business as was left unfinished at the
regular session last June was finished. The
Trustees of the Missionary Fund were in
structed to take immediate measures to have
the Ontario Convention incorporated by Par
lament.
Adjourned to meet at Bloomfield, Ont,
in June next.
"UNIVERSALISM.